500 years of Reformation

1517 saw the birth of the Reformation. When Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the door of Castle Church in Wittenberg on 31 October of that year, it was the beginning of Luther's public clash with the institution of the Church and with the papacy in particular. Two years later, Leipzig had a crucial role for the Reformation movement. Here Martin Luther's famous Disputation took place, which represented his final break with the Roman Catholic Church.

In the jubilee year of 2017, a full programme awaits Leipzig and its guests, during which the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation will be celebrated. Many events and exhibitions are devoted to the themes and history of the Reformation. Also, the 26th General Council of the World Communion of Reformed Churches from 29 June to 7 July 2017 offers many cultural experiences in Leipzig.